Arizona State Retirement System Buys 3,923 Shares of Strategy Inc $MSTR

Arizona State Retirement System boosted its position in shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 76,238 shares of the software maker’s stock after buying an additional 3,923 shares during the quarter. Arizona State Retirement System’s holdings in Strategy were worth $24,565,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Binnacle Investments Inc grew its holdings in shares of Strategy by 492.9% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. AllSquare Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Strategy by 100.0% in the second quarter. AllSquare Wealth Management LLC now owns 100 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new stake in Strategy during the third quarter worth $32,000. Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in Strategy in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in shares of Strategy in the 3rd quarter valued at $39,000. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on Strategy, which can increase visibility and liquidity for MSTR and sometimes supports short-term buying interest. Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage on Strategy (MSTR)
• Positive Sentiment: Strategy’s STRC bitcoin-backed instrument (an 11% fiat-denominated income product senior to the company’s BTC holdings) is being marketed to institutional investors — a potential recurring funding source that could support bitcoin buys and the balance sheet over time. Strategy’s STRC Bitcoin-Backed Instrument Challenges Traditional Fixed-Income Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: Forbes explains the structural reason for MSTR’s extreme sensitivity — MicroStrategy’s transformation into a leveraged bitcoin-treasury vehicle — which helps investors frame long-term risk/return but doesn’t change fundamentals immediately. What’s Happening With MSTR Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Broad bitcoin sell-off (bitcoin down toward the low $80k range) drove heavy MSTR selling — multiple reports show the stock plunged, hitting 52-week lows and falling roughly 10% in recent sessions as investors liquidated crypto-backed equities. Bitcoin Plunges to $82,000 as Strategy and BitMine Stocks Drop 10%
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage from crypto press and market movers (Bitcoin Magazine / CoinSpeaker / Benzinga) highlights sustained selling pressure on MSTR tied to bitcoin weakness and elevated investor concern about leverage and treasury risk. Strategy Stock (MSTR) Hits 52-Week Low
• Negative Sentiment: Benzinga and other outlets note the immediate catalyst: short-term bitcoin declines triggered margining and position unwind risk for crypto-treasury plays like MSTR, which increases downside volatility until bitcoin stabilizes. Strategy Stock Sees Selling Pressure As Bitcoin Dives

Analyst Ratings Changes

MSTR has been the topic of several recent research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald assumed coverage on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday. They set an “overweight” rating on the stock. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, December 1st. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Truist Financial set a $268.00 target price on Strategy in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $435.44.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Jane A. Dietze acquired 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 20th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $99.48 per share, for a total transaction of $99,480.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $358,128. The trade was a 38.46% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 2,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.02, for a total transaction of $525,252.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares in the company, valued at $6,611,306.52. The trade was a 7.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have purchased 7,112 shares of company stock valued at $984,888 and have sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. Insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Strategy Trading Up 4.6%

Shares of MSTR opened at $149.71 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.66. The company has a market cap of $43.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.96 and a beta of 3.42. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $167.02 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $271.02. Strategy Inc has a 52-week low of $139.36 and a 52-week high of $457.22.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $8.52. Strategy had a return on equity of 20.98% and a net margin of 1,667.09%.The company had revenue of $128.69 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.65 million. During the same period last year, the company posted ($1.56) earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year.

About Strategy

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR) is a global provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The company’s flagship platform offers business intelligence, data discovery, and advanced visualizations that enable organizations to analyze large volumes of data and deliver actionable insights. In addition to traditional on-premises deployments, Strategy provides a range of cloud-based services and managed offerings that allow customers to leverage the power of its analytics tools without managing complex infrastructure.

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